Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Caribbean countries will not be forced to accept third-country refugees or deportees from the US, Minister of National Security confirmed following discussions from the recent RSS meetings regarding the US relocation of third-country nationals
Africa Burundi A blast in a military munitions depot in Bujumbura, likely caused by an electricity failure, left at least 13 killed and 57 injured
Oceania Vanuatu A 7,3 magnitude earthquake hit around 35 kilometres northeast of Luganville, Vanuatu's second-largest city, with tremors felt across various islands but with no threat of a tsunami
America Venezuela Three months after Delcy Rodríguez took over as acting president, key Chavista agencies and positions have been eliminated and unprecedented liberalization laws promoted in operations that experts call "The dismantling of Maduroism" from the inside
America Mexico The Bank of Mexico may soon end its period of rate cuts, Governor Victoria Rodriguez said, defending the central bank's decision last week to cut its benchmark interest rate despite concerns about rising inflation
America Suriname Artwork “Architectural Installation Destroyed House Moengo” by Marjan Teeuwen opened in Moengo; the artist had specifically chosen the place to express her inner feelings through a work that was called 'impressive'
America Paraguay As Holy Week is lived as aa moment to return home, households on Holy Wednesday dedicate to the making of chipa, or chipa apo in Guaraní, a deeply rooted tradition that is less about a recipe and more about a shared ritual
Africa Tunisia Strawberry producers in the Nabeul Governorate, particularly in Korba, which accounts for 90% of national production, are suffering the consequences of January floods that damaged 200 hectares out of 350; 50 were completely washed away
Africa Mauritius Lar-la LI-LA social project is an innovative initiative to support young Mauritians; the social entrepreneurship project aims to develop civic values through art ensuring sustainability of actions carried out with children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Europe Russia Anyone involved in protests against tightening internet restrictions will be held criminally responsible: the warning comes after cryptic videos circulating online called for nationwide rallies last weekend
America El Salvador UNICEF and the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child expressed deep concern over reforms to the Juvenile Criminal Law in El Salvador, which now allow life imprisonment under 18, arguing this violates international standards and child rights
Asia Nepal Banana prices in Kathmandu have surged due to supply shortages caused by weather damage, transport disruptions and lower production; Traders say rising demand and limited imports have further pushed up prices, affecting consumers and small retailers
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A historic flight departed from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts: the first large-scale commercial charter flight originating from the Caribbean directly to Africa; milestone for South-South cooperation, it was supported by the OECS